Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WARLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,124
Total Quantity
589.8K
NHS Cost
£25.9K
vs National Avg
+71.7%
WARLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,124 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,884 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
506
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 589,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,884 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.